| Alias = Alyn of Hull{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}<br>Oakenfist{{ref|ADWD|17}}<br>Alyn Oakenfist{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}<br>Lord Oakenfist{{ref|AFFC|1}}<br>Hero of the Stepstones{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

| Title = [[Knight|Ser]]<br>[[Lord of the Tides]]<br>[[Master of Driftmark]]<br>Admiral<br>[[Master of ships]]<br>Captain of ''[[Queen Rhaenys]]''<br>Captain of ''[[Lady Baela]]''<br>Captain of ''[[Bold Marilda]]''

Lord '''Alyn Velaryon''', formerly known as '''Alyn of Hull''' and later known as '''Oakenfist''', was a legitimised [[bastard]] from [[Driftmark]] of [[dragonseed]] descent. His brother was Ser [[Addam Velaryon]], dragonrider and heir to [[Driftmark]].{{ref|tpatq}} Alyn was an admiral during the reign of his cousin, King [[Daeron I Targaryen]].

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'''Alyn Velaryon''', born '''Alyn of Hull''' and later called '''Alyn Oakenfist''', was [[Lord of the Tides]], [[Master of Driftmark]] and head of [[House Velaryon]]. Alyn was a legitimised [[bastard]] of [[dragonseed]] descent, coming from [[Hull]] on the island of [[Driftmark]]. His brother was Ser [[Addam Velaryon]], a [[dragonrider]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

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==Appearance==

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An admiral during the reigns of [[Aegon III Targaryen]] and [[Daeron I Targaryen]], Alyn participated in the [[Dance of the Dragons]], the [[Daughters' War]], and the [[conquest of Dorne]]. His life is recounted in ''[[Six Times to Sea: Being an Account of the Great Voyages of Alyn Oakenfist]]'', as well as in ''[[Hard as Oak]]'' and ''[[Bastard Born]]''.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

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After his failed attempt to tame the dragon [[Sheepstealer]], Alyn carried scars from the dragon's flame on his back and legs for the rest of his life.{{ref|tpatq}}

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==Appearance and Character==

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Alyn and his brother [[Addam Velaryon|Addam]] had silver hair and [[purple eyes]]. They were small and quick like their mother, [[Marilda of Hull]].{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} After his failed attempt to tame the [[dragon]] [[Sheepstealer]], Alyn carried scars from the [[dragonflame]] on his back and legs for the rest of his life.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

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Bold{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}} Alyn was considered proud and headstrong and at times insolent.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} He was not a good haggler.{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

==History==

==History==

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===Early life===

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According to [[Archmaester]] [[Gyldayn]], Alyn's origins remain a matter of dispute among historians to this day.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}} His mother, [[Marilda]] of [[Hull]], claimed he and his brother [[Addam Velaryon|Addam]] were fathered by Ser [[Laenor Velaryon]]—a fact that many found remarkable due to Laenor's known sexual preference for men. The [[court fool]] [[Mushroom]] claimed they were fathered by Laenor's father, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]], but kept unacknowledged and far from court in order to not offend Corlys's fiery-tempered wife, [[Rhaenys Targaryen (daughter of Aemon)|Rhaenys Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}

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Addam and Alyn grew up in the shipyard of Marilda's father, and the boys served on her trading cog, ''[[Mouse]]''.{{Ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

===The Dance of the Dragons===

===The Dance of the Dragons===

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When it was decided by Prince [[Jace|Jacaerys]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]] that [[the blacks]] needed more dragonriders, many men on [[Dragonstone]] came forward to answer the prince’s call. Along with his brother [[Addam Velaryon|Addam]], Alyn of [[Hull]] was one of them.{{ref|tpatq}}

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When it was decided by Prince [[Jacaerys Velaryon]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]] that the [[blacks]] needed more [[dragonrider]]s, many men on [[Dragonstone]] attempted to ride dragons, including [[dragonseeds]] such as [[Addam Velaryon|Addam]] of [[Hull]] and his younger brother Alyn. Addam managed to win [[Laenor Velaryon]]'s old dragon [[Seasmoke]], and Alyn sought the wild dragon [[Grey Ghost]] but could not find him. He then attempted to tame the wild dragon [[Sheepstealer]]. When he entered his lair, the dragon set fire to his cloak. His brother Addam used his own cloak to beat out the flames, while Seasmoke drove off Sheepstealer. While Alyn was burned and scarred by the experience, he counted himself fortunate to have lived, as other dragonseed and seekers who had aspired to ride Sheepstealer ended being eaten by him instead.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

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Not long after Addam had proven himself by flying Seasmoke, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] petitioned Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] to remove the taint of [[bastardy]] from him and Alyn. The queen complied, and legitimized the brothers. Addam Velaryon was named heir to [[Driftmark]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Red Dragon and the Gold}}

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After the treachery of the [[Two Betrayers]], many voices in the [[black council]] questioned Addam's loyalty. Only Lord Corlys spoke in defense of the dragonseed, remarking that Addam and his brother Alyn were "true Velaryons", worthy of Driftmark. After Addam fled Rhaenyra's arrest order, the queen imprisoned Corlys in the [[black cells]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant}} Addam later fought and died in the [[Second Battle of Tumbleton]], proving his loyalty.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}}

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King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] fed Rhaenyra to [[Sunfyre]] during the [[fall of Dragonstone]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Overthrown}} The fifteen-year-old Alyn commanded the Velaryon ships which prevented the king from returning to [[King's Landing]], however. While Alyn was gathering a fleet to attack Dragonstone, Queen [[Alicent Hightower]] came to an accord with Lord Corlys Velaryon. Alyn transported Aegon II back to the capital on Marilda's old cog, ''[[Mouse]]''.{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}} In {{date|131}} Alyn's ships were Aegon's only defense at the Gullet against [[Braavos]]i ships transporting [[Valemen]] toward [[King's Landing]], and armies of [[rivermen]] and [[northmen]] were also marching against the king. Aegon II refused Corlys's advice to abdicate, and the king was soon after found dead from [[poison]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}

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After a short siege, the servants of Dragonstone overwhelmed Aegon II's men and surrendered the castle to Alyn. During the [[Hour of the Wolf]], Lord [[Cregan Stark]], who briefly served as [[Hand of the King]], was convinced by [[Alysanne Blackwood]] to spare Corlys's life. Septon [[Eustace (Dance of the Dragons)|Eustace]] suggests Cregan was concerned about provoking Alyn and the Velaryon ships.{{ref|FAB|Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf}} Alyn attended [[Aegon III Targaryen]]'s coronation and the new king's wedding to [[Jaehaera Targaryen]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

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===Lord of the Tides===

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Alyn became [[Lord of the Tides]] after the death of Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] in {{date|132}}. Alyn and his mother, [[Marilda of Hull]], transported Corlys's body to [[Driftmark]] on ''[[Mermaid's Kiss]]'', then buried Corlys at sea aboard ''[[Sea Snake]]''. [[Daemion Velaryon|Daemion]] and [[Daeron Velaryon]] advanced their own claims to [[Driftmark]], but the brothers reconciled with Alyn after [[regency of Aegon III|Aegon's regents]] ruled against them. Ser [[Malentine Velaryon|Malentine]] and Ser [[Rhogar Velaryon]] attempted to assassinate Alyn at [[Castle Driftmark]], but the former was killed in the attempt and the latter choose to [[take the black]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Hooded Hand}}

After the passing of Ser [[Tyland Lannister]] in {{date|133}}, King [[Aegon III Targaryen]] named Alyn as his [[lord admiral]]. Against the wishes of the king, Lord [[Unwin Peake]] became the new [[Hand of the King]]. Since the [[narrow sea]] was thrown into turmoil because of the [[Daughters' War]], Unwin desired a [[Westeros]]i presence on [[Bloodstone]]. Rather than Lord Alyn, Unwin named his uncle, Ser [[Gedmund Peake]], as the commander of the rebuilt royal fleet, with [[Ned Bean]] as his second. Unwin ordered Alyn to aid the inexperienced Gedmund in his attack against the [[Stepstones]]. Alyn's flagship in the campaign was ''[[Queen Rhaenys]]''.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

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[[Lord Alyn's attack]] against the [[Braavos]]i in the [[Stepstones]] earned him great fame and reputation. Known as Oakenfist and the Hero of the Stepstones,{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} Alyn won honors and rewards from the regents despite Lord Peake's protests. Alyn received [[knight]]hood from Ser [[Marston Waters]], the [[Lord Commander of the Kingsguard]], and was named [[master of ships]] by the king.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

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===The First Voyage===

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Unwin sent Alyn to deal with the Red Kraken, [[Dalton Greyjoy]], hoping he would be slain in the process. The expedition to the [[westerlands]] in {{date|133}} instead became the first of Alyn's six great voyages,{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}} all on different ships.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}

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Sailing into [[Bloodstone]] aboard ''[[Lady Baela]]'', Alyn spent a fortnight with [[Racallio Ryndoon]]. A contradictory man, Racallio alternately treated the Oakenfist as first a friend and then an enemy. On one occasion the pirate king forced Alyn to wrestle him in a mud pit. After being accused of spying for the [[Archon of Tyrosh]], Alyn was forced to kill three Tyroshi prisoners and thereby prove his innocence. An overjoyed Racallio sent two of his wives to Alyn's chamber, but it is unknown if Alyn slept with the women. Racallio eventually allowed Alyn's fleet to continue past the [[Stepstones]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

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Alyn gained the favor of [[Aliandra Martell]], [[Princess of Dorne]], when he stopped at [[Sunspear]], with ''[[Bastard Born]]'' claiming Alyn slept with the young woman.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} Alyn befriended Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]] and [[Samantha Tarly]] at [[Oldtown]], where he also visited the [[Citadel]] and was blessed by the [[High Septon]] at the [[Starry Sept]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

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By the time Alyn reached the westerlands, Dalton had been assassinated by [[Tess]]. Lady [[Johanna Lannister]] presented Alyn with a golden seahorse. Alyn left a third of his fleet with Ser [[Leo Costayne]] to help protect the westermen, then stopped again at Oldtown during his return voyage. Once at Sunspear, Alyn learned from [[Drazenko Rogare]] that Prince [[Viserys II Targaryen|Viserys Targaryen]], the younger brother of King [[Aegon III Targaryen|Aegon III]], had survived the [[Dance of the Dragons]] and was in the captivity of [[House Rogare]] of [[Lys]]. The Oakenfist sailed to the Free City and negotiated with [[Lysandro Rogare]] for the prince's return.

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Baela Targaryen presented Alyn with his daughter [[Laena Velaryon (daughter of Alyn)|Laena]] when ''Lady Baela'' returned to King's Landing in {{date|134}}. Alyn was widely praised for having rescued Prince Viserys, although Lord Peake disapproved of the large ransom of one hundred thousand [[currency|golden dragons]]. Aegon's regents, however, granted new honors to Alyn. Unwin resigned and was replaced as Hand by Lord [[Thaddeus Rowan]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}} Alyn returned to [[Driftmark]] with his young family.{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

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===War in the Vale===

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After the death of Lady [[Jeyne Arryn]], the [[Iron Throne]] supported her preferred heir, Ser [[Joffrey Arryn]], against the claims of Ser [[Arnold Arryn]] and [[Isembard Arryn]]. After the death of Ser [[Corwyn Corbray]] at [[Runestone]], Lord [[Thaddeus Rowan]] sent two armies to the [[Vale of Arryn]] to end the rebellion. While Ser [[Robert Rowan]] took the [[high road]], Alyn transported [[Moredo Rogare]]'s men by sea. Alyn's ships defeated Isembard's sellsails at [[Gulltown]], but the loyalists lost hundreds of men during the capture of the city.{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

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When the [[Lysene Spring]] ended with the fall of the [[House Rogare|Rogares]], Moredo surrendered his command to Alyn and sailed for [[Braavos]]. Alyn and Lord [[Benjicot Blackwood]] eventually secured the Vale for Joffrey. During the gathering of nobles at King's Landing in {{date|136}}, Alyn suggested that Isembard become [[master of coin]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

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===Later Life===

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The Velaryons had lost much of their wealth to the [[Rogare Bank]], so Alyn assembled a fleet of merchantmen and war galleys led by ''[[Bold Marilda]]'' for a trading expedition to [[Volantis]] in {{date|136}}. His pregnant wife [[Baela Targaryen|Baela]] was initially angered by Alyn again leaving [[Driftmark]].{{ref|FAB|The Lysene Spring and the End of Regency}}

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The Oakenfist achieved great acclaim battling pirates from the [[Stepstones]] and the [[narrow sea]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Quarrelsome Daughters: Myr, Lys, and Tyrosh}} When [[Addam Velaryon]]'s bones were returned to [[Driftmark]] from [[Raventree Hall|Raventree]] by Lord Blackwood in {{date|138}}, Alyn used only a single word, "LOYAL", as the epitaph on his brother's new tomb.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}

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In {{date|157}}, Alyn took a decisive part in King [[Daeron I Targaryen]]'s [[conquest of Dorne]] as [[master of ships]].{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}} He commanded a fleet that broke the [[Planky Town]], and swept halfway up the [[Greenblood]] river while the main Dornish strength was engaged with Daeron in the [[Prince's Pass]].{{ref|adwd|17}} Alyn returned to subdue the Planky Town and the Greenblood in {{Date|160}} after the [[Dornishmen]] rebelled, but the Young Dragon Daeron was slain the following year while under a peace banner. His successor, King [[Baelor I Targaryen]], made peace with the Dornish.{{ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Daeron I}}

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Ser [[Russell Stillman]] squired for and was knighted by Alyn. [[Rue]] may have been one of the Oakenfist's paramours.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}

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Alyn had an unknown number of children with his wife, Lady [[Baela Targaryen]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}} Although he was married, he loved the Princess [[Elaena Targaryen]],{{Ref|AFFC|8}} and would have two bastards by her, the twins [[Jon Waters|Jon]] and [[Jeyne Waters]].{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}} Alyn disappeared at sea circa {{date|175}}.<ref name=calculation /> A year after his disappearance, Elaena, who had hoped to marry him, agreed to wed another.{{Ref|TWOIAF|The Targaryen Kings: Baelor I}}

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==Quotes by Alyn==

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{{quote|They are my fleets now, and [[Baela Targaryen|Baela's]] monkey is more suited to command them than [[Gedmund Peake|Nuncle Gedmund]].{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|Alyn regarding the [[royal fleet]]}}

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Alyn tried to tame [[Sheepstealer]], entering his lair. The dragon set fire to his cloak. His brother Addam used his own cloak to beat out the flames while his dragon [[Seasmoke]] drove off Sheepstealer. Alyn counted himself fortunate to have lived as other seeds and seekers who aspired to ride that dragon ended being eaten by him instead.{{ref|tpatq}}

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==Quotes about Alyn==

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{{quote|Lord Alyn was an insolent boy and did not love [[Aegon II Targaryen|his king]].{{ref|FAB|The Dying of the Dragons - The Short, Sad Reign of Aegon II}}|writings of [[Mushroom]]}}

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Not long after Addam had proven himself by flying Seasmoke, Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]] went so far as to petition Queen [[Rhaenyra Targaryen]] to remove the taint of [[bastardy]] from him and Alyn. The queen complied.{{ref|tpatq}}

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With the [[Two Betrayers]] on their minds, many voices in the [[black council]] questioned his brother Ser Addam’s loyalty. Only Lord Corlys spoke in defense of the [[dragonseed]], remarking that Addam and his brother Alyn were “true heirs” and worthy of [[Driftmark]].{{ref|tpatq}}

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{{quote|You fool, you thrice-damned fool. If I dared, I would have your bloody head off.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}}|[[Unwin Peake]] to [[Alyn Velaryon]]}}

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===Later History===

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Alyn later took a decisive part in the [[Conquest of Dorne]]. He commanded a fleet that broke the [[Planky Town]] and swept halfway up the [[Greenblood]] river while the main Dornish strength was engaged in the [[Prince's Pass]].{{ref|adwd|17}}

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Alyn would have two bastards by Princess [[Elaena Targaryen]], named [[Jon Waters|Jon]] and [[Jeyne Waters]], and an unknown number of children with his wife, Lady [[Baela Targaryen]]. He loved Elaena even though he was married to another.{{Ref|AFFC|8}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Sisters of Baelor I}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| Appendix: Targaryen Lineage}}

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{{quote|I want sons as brave and strong as you.{{ref|FAB|Under the Regents - The Voyage of Alyn Oakenfist}}|[[Racallio Ryndoon]] to Alyn}}

==Family==

==Family==

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===Ancestors===

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==References and Notes==

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Addam and Alyn grew up in the shipyard of Marilda's father, and the boys served on her trading cog, Mouse.[1]

The Dance of the Dragons

When it was decided by Prince Jacaerys Velaryon during the Dance of the Dragons that the blacks needed more dragonriders, many men on Dragonstone attempted to ride dragons, including dragonseeds such as Addam of Hull and his younger brother Alyn. Addam managed to win Laenor Velaryon's old dragon Seasmoke, and Alyn sought the wild dragon Grey Ghost but could not find him. He then attempted to tame the wild dragon Sheepstealer. When he entered his lair, the dragon set fire to his cloak. His brother Addam used his own cloak to beat out the flames, while Seasmoke drove off Sheepstealer. While Alyn was burned and scarred by the experience, he counted himself fortunate to have lived, as other dragonseed and seekers who had aspired to ride Sheepstealer ended being eaten by him instead.[1]

After the treachery of the Two Betrayers, many voices in the black council questioned Addam's loyalty. Only Lord Corlys spoke in defense of the dragonseed, remarking that Addam and his brother Alyn were "true Velaryons", worthy of Driftmark. After Addam fled Rhaenyra's arrest order, the queen imprisoned Corlys in the black cells.[10] Addam later fought and died in the Second Battle of Tumbleton, proving his loyalty.[11]

The First Voyage

Unwin sent Alyn to deal with the Red Kraken, Dalton Greyjoy, hoping he would be slain in the process. The expedition to the westerlands in 133 AC instead became the first of Alyn's six great voyages,[3] all on different ships.[8]

Sailing into Bloodstone aboard Lady Baela, Alyn spent a fortnight with Racallio Ryndoon. A contradictory man, Racallio alternately treated the Oakenfist as first a friend and then an enemy. On one occasion the pirate king forced Alyn to wrestle him in a mud pit. After being accused of spying for the Archon of Tyrosh, Alyn was forced to kill three Tyroshi prisoners and thereby prove his innocence. An overjoyed Racallio sent two of his wives to Alyn's chamber, but it is unknown if Alyn slept with the women. Racallio eventually allowed Alyn's fleet to continue past the Stepstones.[5]

Baela Targaryen presented Alyn with his daughter Laena when Lady Baela returned to King's Landing in 134 AC. Alyn was widely praised for having rescued Prince Viserys, although Lord Peake disapproved of the large ransom of one hundred thousand golden dragons. Aegon's regents, however, granted new honors to Alyn. Unwin resigned and was replaced as Hand by Lord Thaddeus Rowan.[5] Alyn returned to Driftmark with his young family.[14]

Ser Russell Stillman squired for and was knighted by Alyn. Rue may have been one of the Oakenfist's paramours.[5]

Alyn had an unknown number of children with his wife, Lady Baela Targaryen.[17] Although he was married, he loved the Princess Elaena Targaryen,[18] and would have two bastards by her, the twins Jon and Jeyne Waters.[19] Alyn disappeared at sea circa 175 AC.[6] A year after his disappearance, Elaena, who had hoped to marry him, agreed to wed another.[19]